Ikimonogakari Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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Ikimono-gakari “Ee Ja Nai Ka” LIVE Ver. (2021/06/11 @ Yokohama Arena)

When it comes to Halloween, the charm is not just the fun but also the hint of spookiness, right? So let me introduce “Ee Ja Nai Ka,” the theme song for the perfect Halloween movie, The Great Yokai War: Guardians.

The film follows a boy played by Kokoro Terada who leads yokai into battle to protect the world.

In the song, a wish for peace is sung over a festival-like rhythm.

It’s a high-energy track, yet it compellingly conveys the eerie atmosphere of yokai—that’s its appeal.

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Ikimono-gakari “I’ll Put My Love for You into Words” Sing Video

How about a poppy, sparkling uptempo tune? It’s a song by Ikimono-gakari, the popular music group that’s been active on the front lines of the Japanese music scene for many years, included on their eighth album “WE DO,” released in 2019.

It’s a very catchy number, highlighted by the brilliant sound of the horn section.

Yoshioka’s bright vocals also match the feel of the song.

The lyrics are packed tight with feelings for a precious “you,” something any parent can surely relate to.

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“A Crocodile That Dies in 100 Days” × Ikimono-gakari “Ikiru (Live)”

Manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi serialized “A Crocodile Who Will Die in 100 Days” on Twitter for 100 days.

Everyone watched to see how it would end, and it became a huge topic.

It was a four-panel comic depicting ordinary, everyday life that set social media abuzz.

As a collaboration song with that work, Ikimono-gakari created and performed “Ikiru” (“To Live”).

It’s a moving song that makes you realize that the unremarkable daily life of “Wani-kun,” who ultimately died—an ordinary young person’s everyday routine—is not dull at all, but something precious.

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Ikimono-gakari “Unmei-chan” (TV anime ‘Mission: Yozakura Family’ opening theme) | Music Video

Ikimono-gakari, who embarked on a fresh start as a duo in 2021, was formed in Kanagawa in 2000 and made their major debut in 2006 with “SAKURA.” Rooted in pop rock and folk, they create a distinctive sound world woven from Kiyoe Yoshioka’s powerful vocals and Yoshiki Mizuno’s melodic songwriting.

They won the Grand Prix (Best Work) at the 51st Japan Record Awards in 2009 and have performed numerous times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

They have also produced many theme songs for anime and films, earning support from a wide range of listeners.

Their songs, marked by delicate emotional expression and expansive arrangements, resonate deeply, evoking warm empathy through heartfelt lyrics.

They are recommended for music fans seeking refreshing, approachable melodies and rich emotional expression.

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Ikimono-gakari “Kagerou” song preview

Ikimono-gakari is known for their energetic pop songs and heartrending ballads, but they also sing cool Latin numbers like this one.

It’s included on the album “FUN! FUN! FANFARE!” released in 2014.

The song portrays a forbidden love—reaching out even while knowing it’s wrong—and despite its relatively fast-paced arrangement, it feels heartbreaking to listen to.

The powerful vocals convey a sense of the female protagonist’s resolve, which makes it all the more wrenching.

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